Estate Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | East London, London |
| Area | London, England |
| Sector | ResidentialResidential - Estate Management |
| Salary | £70000 - £75000 per annum |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | MP-492154287_1756395424 |
| Job Views | 68 |
- Description
Our client, an award winning Block Management company, is looking to hire for an experienced Estate Manager to join the team on a brand new residential scheme in East London. You will be taking lead on the mobilisation of a state-of-the art development, working closely with the on-site team to ensure 5* service is provided.
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 pa DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
Role and Responsibilities:
- Support the final stages of mobilisation, helping to ensure the development is ready for its first residents.
- Manage and support the on-site team.
- Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, including contractor relationships.
- Ensure communal areas are presented to the highest standard.
- Deliver excellent customer service to residents and visitors alike.
- Conduct regular inspections of communal areas, ensuring cleanliness, functionality, and safety.
- Manage contractors, approve and assess maintenance work, and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Coordinate planned maintenance, ensuring timely execution to required standards.
- Manage stock levels for day-to-day items and facilitate meter readings for communal utilities.
- Conduct system tests, including emergency lighting, fire alarms, and lift emergency lines.
- Handle refuse management, ensuring cleanliness and accessibility of bin stores.
- Lead, mentor, and support on-site staff, ensuring they have the tools and training to excel.
- Manage staff rotas, holidays, and appraisals to maximise team efficiency.
- Enforce policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and compliance.
Experience
- Proven experience managing prestigious residential developments or similar environments such as hospitality or armed forces.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring and developing teams.
- Contractor management expertise, including assessing and approving works.
- Financial management experience (desirable).
Skills
- Exceptional time management and task prioritisation.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
What You Need
- Experience in mobilising a brand new site is preferred but not essential.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- A good standard of education (essential).
- Full, clean driving licence (preferred but not essential).
